Why is there a digital divide in many Central American countries?
Responses
A Residents lack access to the internet.Residents lack access to the internet.
B There is a lack of good infrastructure.There is a lack of good
infrastructure.
C Air pollution is widespread.Air pollution is widespread.
D There are a high number of natural disasters.
B There is a lack of good infrastructure.
How is the economy of Mexico different from the economies of most Central American countries?
Responses
A Mexico has a mixed economy, while most Central American countries have a command economy.Mexico has a mixed economy, while most Central American countries have a command economy.
B Mexico's economy is primarily centered on tourism, while most Central American countries are focused on manufacturing. Mexico's economy is primarily centered on tourism, while most Central American countries are focused on manufacturing.
C Mexico's economy is much larger and diverse than the economies in Central America.Mexico's economy is much larger and diverse than the economies in Central America.
D Mexico's economy include a larger percentage of farmers than those in Central America.
C Mexico's economy is much larger and diverse than the economies in Central America.
Which law signed by Bill Clinton economically tied Canada, the US, and Mexico together?
Responses
A World Trade OrganizationWorld Trade Organization
B European UnionEuropean Union
C North American Free Trade AgreementNorth American Free Trade Agreement
D North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C North American Free Trade Agreement
Which of the following accurately describes Mexico following its independence from Spain?
Responses
A Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to govern.Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to govern.
B Mexico had one leader who took over and established a dictatorship.Mexico had one leader who took over and established a dictatorship.
C Mexico immediately elected a president and established a democratic government.Mexico immediately elected a president and established a democratic government.
D Mexico became involved in other former Spanish colonies' struggles for independence.
A Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to govern.
Generally speaking, people who immigrate from Mexico to the United States do so because they want to
Responses
A escape the country's long-running civil war.escape the country's long-running civil war.
B later immigrate further north into Canada.later immigrate further north into Canada.
C apply for free college tuition in the United States.apply for free college tuition in the United States.
D have more economic opportunities for themselves and their children.
D have more economic opportunities for themselves and their children.
How does literacy rate affect the standard of living in Latin America?
Responses
A An increase in literacy rates can lead to a higher standard of living.An increase in literacy rates can lead to a higher standard of living.
B Low literacy rates can lead to a high standard of living.Low literacy rates can lead to a high standard of living.
C High literacy rates lead to a low standard of living.High literacy rates lead to a low standard of living.
D A literacy rate helps the people to become bilingual.A literacy rate helps the people to become bilingual.
E Literacy rate does not affect the standard of living.